Simonsmith

Thanks. Without accurate polar alignment will the GoTo work properly on an equatorial mount?

I would value some advice. I'm a keen armchair astronomer and intermittent observer. Over the years I've had a number of Dobs. Latest is a 12 in Skywatcher Goto. I'm finding this more and more of an effort and want something more practical. My interest is mainly visual and DS but when time allows I would like to move towards imaging. I have decided to release some of the children's inheritance and treat myself. Of course there is no stock available at any supplier at present but am happy to wait on back order. I have sort of decided upon a Celestron 9.25 Edge HD. I was going to blow the budget and go for the CPC on a fork mount, accepting that even with a wedge this would probably not be good enough for imaging. However in a few yeas I could consider transferring the scope to an equatorial mount. The reason for not going directly to an equatorial is the fuss around setting up when for the next few years all I want is a scope I can use visually and with quick set up. I have never had a SCT before, always fast Newtonians and would be very grateful for any wisdom....